Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-05-06
Notes al the Day.

Now for the Park.
The city and county flags were up.
Plug hats were numerous yesterday.
The badges are a glittering success.
So far, the visitors say they are pleased.
Mr.. Wheat's piano solo was we'll re
Ceived.
Captain Jerry Hin made crack COM
mandcr
The ladies came out in force. This was
expected.
There were about 81, 900 worth of plugs
in line.
1t was n long walk, but the boys stuck
to it nObly.
The number of visitors was smaller than
was hoped for.
Officers West and Dunlap got bouquets
during the parade.
Some of the boys took in the ball game
after the parade.
The drummcrs are not used tomarching
but they did well.
The boys had to walk yesterday, but
they will ride to-day.
Claiming Smith Of the Parkersburg In-
dec, is among the visitors.
The high officials didn't hoOf it far.
They fell heir to carriage.
Some of the boys had to travel Il long
distance in order to he on hand.
The Kranich q Bach grand piano was
greatly admired for its beautiful tone.
The Interstate Commerce bill was
Missed, ut the banquet, last night.
AIT. ?. 4. boys are requested 10 he at
the Chamber of Commerce at ga. IN. to-
day.
The city officials closed up their offices,
i'll obedience TO the proclamation of His
| Honor.
Some of the marchcrs were little awl;-
ward with their canes, and Knocked their
hats of
Lieutenant Dunlap aud his men were
admired. The Lieutenant marches like a
veteran.
Several of the boys unaccustOmed TO
plug hats knocked them off rs they at
tempted to shoulder canes.
Florist Nowviock displayed excellent
taste in arranging his potted plants and
flowers. The general effect was very fine.
The quartctte at the banquet by Messrs.
Day, Geyer, Carson and Deigmiller, was
finely rendered aud brought out hearty
applause.
The parade was delayed some time on
South Chapline street by a man, who
was walking behind the band, falling
in a iainting nit.
Lieutenant Chas. Bailey was the recipi-
ent OF handsome onion bOquet rs the
column passed up Main street, amidst the
applause of the crowd.
Mrs. II. y. Collins had charge of the
rink decorations, and certainly did the
work in excellent style and to the admira-
! ton of all who saw IT.
Among the ladies who came up from
Parkcrsburg were Mrs. Mamie Braden-
baugh, Mrs. Robert Neal, Mrs. C.. II.
Shrewsbury, Miss Hattie Van Wrinkle,
\. /. BoremaG, Jr., and A. J. Bandy,
travelling auditor of the Ohio River road.
Programme for to-day: visit to the
various industries this morning, the Park
this afternoon, and the Opera House this
evening, when Miss Agnes HerndOn and
company will produce The Commercial
Tourists Bride
As the column passed the millinery es-
adjustment Of a. L. Rice Il Co. boy was
sent out with supply of japanese fans of
all styles, sizes and descriptions. The boys
made break for them but the supply was
equal to the demand and all appreciated
| Mr.. Rice's kindness.
Commander Jerry Hill, Of Post A, than
whom there is no better known man in the
State, ordered counter march under the
handsome arch on lower Chapline street as
delicate compliment TO those who had it
erected. The boys were hot and tired, but
they did it Just the same.